Parashat Ha’azinu 5785 /  פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 5 October 2024 / 3 Tishrei 5785 Five October Twenty Twenty-Four/Three Tishrei Fifty-Seven Eighty-Five 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52   Chapter Thirty-two, Verse One to Thrity-two, Fifty-two In Ha’azinu (“Listen”), Moses recites a poem praising God and criticizing the sins of the Israelites. He describes the misfortunes that the Israelites will face and the damage God will ultimately wreak on their oppressors. The portion ends as God commands Moses to ascend Mount Nebo, where he is to die.  [1] Triennial year 3 Ha’azinu is read in its entirety in 5785, Fifty-seven Eighty-five. See Full Kriyah. 1:  32:1-6  · 6 p’sukim   2:  32:7-12  · 6 p’sukim   3:  32:13-18  · 6 p’sukim   4:  32:19-28  · 10 p’sukim   5:  32:29-39  · 11 p’sukim   6:  32:40-43  · 4 p’sukim   7:  32:44-52  · 9 p’sukim   maf:  32:48-52  · 5 p’sukim     Haftarah for Ashkenazim * :  Hosea 14:2-10 ;  Joel 2:15-27   · 22 p’sukim  *Shabbat Shuva (with Ha'azinu)   Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 896 – 903 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 896 – 903) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1100 – 1111  Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1100 – 1111 )   This is Moses’ farewell address to Israel. The format is different, a song, but the message seems to be the same. Aside from Moses wanting to honor Hashem, he foresees problems and perhaps this song will make Israel pay more attention. Israel has the blessing of Hashem in the covenant and mission to be a light unto and among other nations.  Israel is strong and will succeed in conquering and settling the Promised Land. In return, Israel as to observe the mitzvoth. Moses seems to know that generations later, they won’t.  Moses knows, either through prophecy or an astute intuition of judging people, or both, that Israel is a stubborn people.  They will, after generations, start to take their success and prosperity for granted and ignore that it is through Hashem’s generosity that they succeed.  Moses seems to know and foresee that Israel will start to get interested in paganism and kings will succumb to their egos and disaster will follow. It will take Israel a while to get the message.  It won’t be until after many calamities that Israel will realize that it is through G-d that they succeed and will return to the covenant. Perhaps today, seeing the many successes of our people, we would do well to remember this and stay true to our religion.   Parashat Ha’azinu 5785 / פָּרָשַׁת הַאֲזִינוּ 5 de octubre de 2024 / 3 de Tishrei de 5785 Cinco de octubre Veinte Veinticuatro/Tres de Tishrei Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cinco   Torá de 10 minutos en YouTube Parashat Ha’azinu es la porción semanal número 53 de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 32:1-32:52 Capítulo Treinta y dos, Versículo Uno a Treinta y dos, Cincuenta y dos   En Ha’azinu (“Escucha”), Moisés recita un poema alabando a Dios y criticando los pecados de los israelitas. Describe las desgracias que enfrentarán los israelitas y el daño que Dios finalmente causará a sus opresores. La porción termina cuando Dios le ordena a Moisés ascender al monte Nebo, donde morirá. [1] Año trienal 3 Ha’azinu se lee en su totalidad en 5785, Cincuenta y siete ochenta y cinco. Ver Kriyah completo. 1: 32:1-6 · 6 p’sukim 2: 32:7-12 · 6 p’sukim 3: 32:13-18 · 6 p’sukim 4: 32:19-28 · 10 p’sukim 5: 32:29-39 · 11 p’sukim 6: 32:40-43 · 4 p’sukim 7: 32:44-52 · 9 p’sukim maf: 32:48-52 · 5 p’sukim   Haftará para los ashkenazíes*: Oseas 14:2-10; Joel 2:15-27 · 22 p’sukim *Shabbat Shuva (con Ha'azinu)   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 896 – 903 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 896 – 903) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1100 – 1111 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1100 – 1111)   Este es el discurso de despedida de Moisés a Israel. El formato es diferente, una canción, pero el mensaje parece ser el mismo. Aparte de que Moisés quiere honrar a Hashem, prevé problemas y tal vez esta canción hará que Israel preste más atención. Israel tiene la bendición de Hashem en el pacto y la misión de ser una luz para y entre otras naciones. Israel es fuerte y tendrá éxito en conquistar y establecerse en la Tierra Prometida. A cambio, Israel debe observar las mitzvot.   Moisés parece saber que generaciones después, no lo harán. Moisés sabe, ya sea por profecía o por una astuta intuición para juzgar a las personas, o por ambas, que Israel es un pueblo obstinado. Después de generaciones, comenzarán a dar por sentado su éxito y prosperidad e ignorarán que es gracias a la generosidad de Hashem que triunfan. Moisés parece saber y prever que Israel comenzará a interesarse en el paganismo y los reyes sucumbirán a sus egos y seguirá el desastre.   A Israel le llevará un tiempo entender el mensaje. No será hasta después de muchas calamidades que Israel se dará cuenta de que es gracias a Dios que triunfan y volverán al pacto. Tal vez hoy, al ver los muchos éxitos de nuestro pueblo, haríamos bien en recordar esto y permanecer fieles a nuestra religión.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 22 September 2024-Open House Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Saturday, 28 September 2024-Selichot Wednesday (eve) - Friday, 2-4 October 2024-Rosh Hashana Friday & Saturday, 4 - 5 October 2024-Shabbat Shuva Friday & Saturday, 11 - 12 October 2024-Yom Kippur Wednesday - Wednesday, 16 - 23 October 2024-Sukkot Friday & Saturday, 18 & 19 October 2024 -Shabbat Services Thursday, 24 October 2024-Shmini Atzeret Friday, 25 October 2024-Simchat Torah Friday & Saturday, 25 - 26 October 2024-Shabbat Services We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Psalm 27 is our Psalm for the Penitenital Season, recited morning and evening from the 1st of Elul until Shmini Atzeret לְדָוִ֨ד  ׀  יְהֹוָ֤ה  ׀  אוֹרִ֣י וְ֭יִשְׁעִי מִמִּ֣י אִירָ֑א יְהֹוָ֥ה מָעוֹז־חַ֝יַּ֗י מִמִּ֥י אֶפְחָֽד׃ Of David.The LORD is my light and my help;whom should I fear?The LORD is the stronghold of my life,whom should I dread? בִּקְרֹ֤ב עָלַ֨י  ׀  מְרֵעִים֮ לֶאֱכֹ֢ל אֶת־בְּשָׂ֫רִ֥י צָרַ֣י וְאֹיְבַ֣י לִ֑י הֵ֖מָּה כָשְׁל֣וּ וְנָפָֽלוּ׃ When evil men assail meto devour my flesh-a—it is they, my foes and my enemies,who stumble and fall. אִם־תַּחֲנֶ֬ה עָלַ֨י  ׀  מַחֲנֶה֮ לֹא־יִירָ֢א לִ֫בִּ֥י אִם־תָּק֣וּם עָ֭לַי מִלְחָמָ֑ה בְּ֝זֹ֗את אֲנִ֣י בוֹטֵֽחַ׃ Should an army besiege me,my heart would have no fear;should war beset me,still would I be confident. אַחַ֤ת  ׀  שָׁאַ֣לְתִּי מֵֽאֵת־יְהֹוָה֮ אוֹתָ֢הּ אֲבַ֫קֵּ֥שׁ שִׁבְתִּ֣י בְּבֵית־יְ֭הֹוָה כׇּל־יְמֵ֣י חַיַּ֑י לַחֲז֥וֹת בְּנֹעַם־יְ֝הֹוָ֗ה וּלְבַקֵּ֥ר בְּהֵֽיכָלֽוֹ׃ One thing I ask of the LORD,only that do I seek:to live in the house of the LORDall the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD,to frequent-b His temple. כִּ֤י יִצְפְּנֵ֨נִי  ׀  בְּסֻכֹּה֮ בְּי֢וֹם רָ֫עָ֥ה יַ֭סְתִּרֵנִי בְּסֵ֣תֶר אׇהֳל֑וֹ בְּ֝צ֗וּר יְרוֹמְמֵֽנִי׃ He will shelter me in His pavilionon an evil day,grant me the protection of His tent,raise me high upon a rock. וְעַתָּ֨ה יָר֪וּם רֹאשִׁ֡י עַ֤ל אֹיְבַ֬י סְֽבִיבוֹתַ֗י וְאֶזְבְּחָ֣ה בְ֭אׇהֳלוֹ זִבְחֵ֣י תְרוּעָ֑ה אָשִׁ֥ירָה וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה לַֽיהֹוָֽה׃ Now is my head highover my enemies round about;I sacrifice in His tent with shouts of joy,singing and chanting a hymn to the LORD. שְׁמַע־יְהֹוָ֖ה קוֹלִ֥י אֶקְרָ֗א וְחׇנֵּ֥נִי וַֽעֲנֵֽנִי׃ Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud;have mercy on me, answer me. לְךָ֤  ׀  אָמַ֣ר לִ֭בִּי בַּקְּשׁ֣וּ פָנָ֑י אֶת־פָּנֶ֖יךָ יְהֹוָ֣ה אֲבַקֵּֽשׁ׃ In Your behalf-b my heart says:“Seek My face!”O LORD, I seek Your face. אַל־תַּסְתֵּ֬ר פָּנֶ֨יךָ  ׀  מִמֶּנִּי֮ אַ֥ל תַּט־בְּאַ֗ף עַ֫בְדֶּ֥ךָ עֶזְרָתִ֥י הָיִ֑יתָ אַֽל־תִּטְּשֵׁ֥נִי וְאַל־תַּ֝עַזְבֵ֗נִי אֱלֹהֵ֥י יִשְׁעִֽי׃ Do not hide Your face from me;do not thrust aside Your servant in anger;You have ever been my help.Do not forsake me, do not abandon me,O God, my deliverer. כִּֽי־אָבִ֣י וְאִמִּ֣י עֲזָב֑וּנִי וַֽיהֹוָ֣ה יַאַסְפֵֽנִי׃ Though my father and mother abandon me,the LORD will take me in. ה֤וֹרֵ֥נִי יְהֹוָ֗ה דַּ֫רְכֶּ֥ךָ וּ֭נְחֵנִי בְּאֹ֣רַח מִישׁ֑וֹר לְ֝מַ֗עַן שֽׁוֹרְרָֽי׃ Show me Your way, O LORD,and lead me on a level pathbecause of my watchful foes. אַֽל־תִּ֭תְּנֵנִי בְּנֶ֣פֶשׁ צָרָ֑י כִּ֥י קָמוּ־בִ֥י עֵדֵי־שֶׁ֝֗קֶר וִיפֵ֥חַ חָמָֽס׃ Do not subject me to the will of my foes,for false witnesses and unjust accusershave appeared against me. לׅׄוּׅׄלֵׅ֗ׄאׅׄ הֶ֭אֱמַנְתִּי לִרְא֥וֹת בְּֽטוּב־יְהֹוָ֗ה בְּאֶ֣רֶץ חַיִּֽים׃ Had I not the assurancethat I would enjoy the goodness of the LORDin the land of the living… קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־יְ֫הֹוָ֥ה חֲ֭זַק וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץ לִבֶּ֑ךָ וְ֝קַוֵּ֗ה אֶל־יְהֹוָֽה׃ {פ} Look to the LORD;be strong and of good courage! O look to the LORD! Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, September 22 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Thursday, September 26 , 2024 2:00pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm ? ) Friday, September 27 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 29 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am ) Thursday, October 3, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Rosh Hashana 1 Shacharit @ 9:30am) Friday, October 4, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Rosh Hashana 1 Shacharit @ 9:30am & Friday Night Shabbat Shuva Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm (Hebrew School 10:00am - 11:30am) Friday & Saturday, October 11 & 12, 2024 5:30pm - 9:00pm (Yom Kippur Kol Nidre @ 5:45pm & Saturday Morning Yom Kippur/Shabbat Shacharit @ 9:30am) Sunday, October 13, 2024   9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 28 September 2024 / 25 Elul 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, September 25 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 28 September 2024 / 25 Elul 5784 Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.” Vayeilech (“He Went”) opens as Moses tells the Israelites that he will not lead them into the Land of Israel, and that Joshua will take over. He instructs the Israelites to gather and read Torah publicly every seven years. At God’s command, Moses writes a poem bearing witness to God’s covenant with the Israelites.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 880 – 866 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 878 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1090 – 1095  Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1086 – 1099 )   We will meet as scheduled next Thursday, September 19, on Zoom at 7:30 , continuing with selections from the Biblical book,  Proverbs .   The Word file we’ve prepared, “Selections from Proverbs, is attached.  We will begin in Chapter 6; selections from Chapter 6 begin on page 5 of the attachment. Here’s a link to all of Proverbs if you would like to look at it:    https://www.sefaria.org/Proverbs?tab=contents Because of the re-scheduled Board meeting on the 25th, and the subsequent Jewish holidays which occupy Thursday evenings until November, this coming Thursday will probably be the last class for a while.  (Though we could also hold a class on the Thursday before Yom Kippur, October 10, if enough people thought that was an OK date).   This Thursday, I doubt that we will finish the selections.  Our plan is nevertheless, near the end of this Thursday’s class, to skip to the last chapter, Chapter 31, so we can at least briefly discuss one of the best-known passages in Proverbs , the so-called “Woman of Valor” (Eshet Chayil).   We plan to end class this Thursday by deciding whether to go back to study more of  Proverbs when we next meet (in November), or whether instead we should devote our next meeting to “What shall we study next?”  Please join us and weigh in on this question! Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 27 ⋅ 6:21 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 28 ⋅ 7:15 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, September 28, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 28 September 2024 / 25 Elul 5784 Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 2 : Deuteronomy 30:1-31: 6 1: 30:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 2: 30:4-6 · 3 p’sukim 3: 30:7-10 · 4 p’sukim 4: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim 5: 30:15-20 · 6 p’sukim 6: 31:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 7: 31:4-6 · 3 p’sukim maf: 31:28-30 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 · 23 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 860 – 866 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) Leil Selichot 2024 / סליחות 5784 Service: Saturday, September 28 @ 7:00pm Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 28 September 2024 . Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/2024-2025 Rosh Hashana  🍏🍯 Wed, 2 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 4 Oct 2024 nightfall 1-2 Tishrei The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah. Tzom Gedaliah : Sun, 6 Oct 2024 dawn - nightfall Ma'ariv Rosh Hashana: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 1: Thursday, 3 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 2: Friday, 4 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Yom Kippur  ✡️ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 sunset - Sat, 12 Oct 2024 nightfall 10 Tishrei Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the year in Judaism, traditionally observed with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Kol Nidre/Shabbat Ma'ariv: Friday, 11 October 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm Shacharit Yom Kippur/Shabbat: Saturday, 12 October 2024 9:30am - 1:45pm Mincha Yom Kippur/Shabbat: Saturday, 12 October 2024 4:30pm - 7:00pm Sukkot  🌿🍋 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 sunset - Wed, 23 Oct 2024 nightfall 15-21 Tishrei Feast of Booths. Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, the seven-day holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Hebrew: שלוש רגלים, shalosh regalim). Sukkot Ma'ariv: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Sukkot 1: Thursday, 17 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Shacharit Sukkot 2: Friday, 18 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Wed, 23 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 25 Oct 2024 nightfallDates listed are for Diaspora (outside of Israel) 22-23 Tishrei Eighth Day of Assembly. Immediately following Sukkot, it is observed as a separate holiday in the Diaspora and is combined with Simchat Torah in Israel. 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Twenty-Eight September Twenty Twenty-Four/Twenty-Five Elul Fifty-Seven Eighty-Four   10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30     Chapters Twenty-Nine Verse Nine to Thirty-One, Thirty In Nitzavim (“Standing”), Moses addresses the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of following God’s covenant and of not worshiping other gods. He describes the process of repentance and returning to God, and stresses that God’s commandments are achievable and “not in the heavens.” Vayeilech (“He Went”) opens as Moses tells the Israelites that he will not lead them into the Land of Israel, and that Joshua will take over. He instructs the Israelites to gather and read Torah publicly every seven years. At God’s command, Moses writes a poem bearing witness to God’s covenant with the Israelites.  [1]   Triennial year 2 Chapter Thirty, Verse One to Thirty-One Six 1:  30:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   2:  30:4-6  · 3 p’sukim   3:  30:7-10  · 4 p’sukim   4:  30:11-14  · 4 p’sukim   5:  30:15-20  · 6 p’sukim   6:  31:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   7:  31:4-6  · 3 p’sukim   maf:  31:28-30  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 61:10-63:9  · 23 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 880 – 866 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 878 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1090 – 1095  Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1086 – 1099 )   As Moshe Rabbeinu continues to emphasize following Hashem’s Mitzvot and not straying into worshipping foreign and false deities, he makes an interesting point.  He tells Israel that “it’s not hard”.  Let’s think about that for a minute.  There are Six Hundred and thirteen commandments (about two hundred or so that we cannot observe because there’s no central Temple). There are sixty-three tractates of the Talmud that takes about seven years and four months to read.  The Shulchan Aruch  lists all the laws and it is over a thousand pages.  And Moses tells us “it’s not that hard”!? Actually, he’s right; it’s not that hard.  Consider that our mitzvoth  are divided into two categories: involving Hashem and involving our fellows.  Behaving towards our fellows is pretty basic: respect people and their possessions, don’t try to take advantage of someone or mislead them, and that’s it.  For G-d, just go to synagogue, observe Shabbat by resting, Yom Kippur by not eating or drinking, Passover by not eating bread.  Simple, right? So what makes it so hard?  Our temptations.  We want an easy route so we lie cheat and steal.  We want to indulge our bodies’ cravings, so we overdo it. And finally, we want to boost our ego and self-esteem. The key is self-control, and respecting yourself.  And that’s why we have those commandments.  As we approach the High Holidays, let’s consider these basic concepts and make next year a more fulfilling year.     Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת נִצָּבִים־וַיֵּלֶךְ 28 de septiembre de 2024 / 25 de Elul de 5784 Veintiocho de septiembre Veinte Veinticuatro / Veinticinco de Elul Cincuenta y siete Ochenta y cuatro Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech es la quincuagésima primera y quincuagésima segunda porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashá: Deuteronomio 29:9-31:30 Capítulos Veintinueve:Versículos Nueve a Treinta y Uno:Treinta En Nitzavim (“De pie”), Moisés se dirige a los israelitas, enfatizando la importancia de seguir el pacto de Dios y de no adorar a otros dioses. Describe el proceso de arrepentimiento y retorno a Dios, y enfatiza que los mandamientos de Dios son alcanzables y “no están en los cielos”. Vayeilech (“Él fue”) comienza cuando Moisés les dice a los israelitas que no los guiará a la Tierra de Israel, y que Josué tomará el mando. Instruye a los israelitas a reunirse y leer la Torá públicamente cada siete años. Por orden de Dios, Moisés escribe un poema que da testimonio del pacto de Dios con los israelitas. [1] Año trienal 2: Capítulo Treinta, Verso Uno al Treinta y Uno Seis 1: 30:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 2: 30:4-6 · 3 p’sukim 3: 30:7-10 · 4 p’sukim 4: 30:11-14 · 4 p’sukim 5: 30:15-20 · 6 p’sukim 6: 1:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 7: 31:4-6 · 3 p’sukim maf: 31:28-30 · 3 p’sukim Haftará: Isaías 61:10-63:9 · 23 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary     American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash:   páginas. 880 – 866 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo págs. 878 – 873) Artscroll Chumash:   páginas. 1090 – 1095 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo págs. 1086 – 1099)   Mientras Moshe Rabbeinu sigue enfatizando el seguir las Mitzvot de Hashem y no desviarse hacia la adoración de deidades extranjeras y falsas, hace una observación interesante. Le dice a Israel que “no es difícil”. Pensemos en eso por un minuto. Hay seiscientos trece mandamientos (alrededor de doscientos o más que no podemos observar porque no hay un Templo central). Hay sesenta y tres tratados del Talmud que lleva alrededor de siete años y cuatro meses leer. El Shulján Aruj enumera todas las leyes y tiene más de mil páginas. ¡Y Moisés nos dice que “no es tan difícil”!?   En realidad, tiene razón; no es tan difícil. Consideremos que nuestras mitzvot se dividen en dos categorías: involucrar a Hashem e involucrar a nuestros semejantes. Comportarse con nuestros semejantes es bastante básico: respetar a las personas y sus posesiones, no tratar de aprovecharse de alguien o engañarlo, y eso es todo. Para Dios, basta con ir a la sinagoga, observar Shabat descansando, Yom Kippur no comiendo ni bebiendo, Pesaj no comiendo pan. Es sencillo, ¿no?   ¿Qué lo hace tan difícil? Nuestras tentaciones. Queremos un camino fácil, así que mentimos, engañamos y robamos. Queremos satisfacer los antojos de nuestro cuerpo, así que nos excedemos. Y, por último, queremos aumentar nuestro ego y autoestima. La clave es el autocontrol y el respeto a uno mismo. Y es por eso que tenemos estos mandamientos.   A medida que nos acercamos a las Altas Fiestas, consideremos estos conceptos básicos y hagamos que el próximo año sea un año más satisfactorio.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Wednesday, 18 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 19 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 22 September 2024-Open House Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Saturday, 28 September 2024-Selichot Wednesday (eve) - Friday, 2-4 October 2024-Rosh Hashana Friday & Saturday, 4 - 5 October 2024-Shabbat Shuva Friday & Saturday, 11 - 12 October 2024-Yom Kippur Wednesday - Wednesday, 16 - 23 October 2024-Sukkot Friday & Saturday, 18 & 19 October 2024 -Shabbat Services Thursday, 24 October 2024-Shmini Atzeret Friday, 25 October 2024-Simchat Torah We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, September 15 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm Friday, September 20 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 22 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Friday, September 27 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 29 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am ) Thursday, October 3, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Rosh Hashana 1 Shacharit @ 9:30am) Friday, October 4, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Rosh Hashana 1 Shacharit @ 9:30am & Friday Night Shabbat Shuva Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Ki Tavo 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 21 September 2024 / 18 Elul 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, September 18 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Ki Tavo 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 21 September 2024 / 18 Elul 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with their desecration.  [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 2: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim 3: 27:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 4: 27:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 5: 27:6-10 · 5 p’sukim 6: 27:11-28:3 · 19 p’sukim 7: 28:4-6 · 3 p’sukim maf: 29:6-8 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 860 – 866 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1070 – 1077 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1068 – 1085 )   Thursday, September 19 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm (Tentative) We'll be discussing the Book of Proverbs Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 20 ⋅ 6:31 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 21 ⋅ 7:25 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, September 21, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Ki Tavo 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 21 September 2024 / 18 Elul 5784 Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with their desecration.  [1] Triennial year 2 1: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 2: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim 3: 27:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 4: 27:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 5: 27:6-10 · 5 p’sukim 6: 27:11-28:3 · 19 p’sukim 7: 28:4-6 · 3 p’sukim maf: 29:6-8 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 860 – 866 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Leil Selichot 2024 / סליחות 5784 Service: Saturday, September 28 @ 7:00pm Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 28 September 2024 . Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/2024-2025 Rosh Hashana  🍏🍯 Wed, 2 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 4 Oct 2024 nightfall 1-2 Tishrei The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah. Tzom Gedaliah : Sun, 6 Oct 2024 dawn - nightfall Ma'ariv Rosh Hashana: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 1: Thursday, 3 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 2: Friday, 4 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Yom Kippur  ✡️ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 sunset - Sat, 12 Oct 2024 nightfall 10 Tishrei Day of Atonement. 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10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“When You Come”) opens by describing the ceremony of the first fruit offering (bikkurim) and the declaration made upon the completion of tithing. It concludes with a detailed description of blessings that follow obedience to God's laws and curses that come with their desecration.  [1]   Triennial year 2 1:  26:12-15  · 4 p’sukim   2:  26:16-19  · 4 p’sukim   3:  27:1-3  · 3 p’sukim   4:  27:4-8  · 5 p’sukim   5:  27:6-10  · 5 p’sukim   6:  27:11-28:3  · 19 p’sukim   7:  28:4-6  · 3 p’sukim   maf:  29:6-8  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 60:1-22  · 22 p’sukim   Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 860 – 866 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 859 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1070 – 1077 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1068 – 1085 )   This is an interesting parashat with a dominant theme.  Ki Tavo  starts out discussing a process for formal gratitude for the first fruits of the land.  This is an important, pervasive concept about acknowledging that success in our agricultural society stems from G-d’s generosity. Thus sets the stage for conditions for prosperity.  Reward and punishment is laid out in very specific terms.  First of all, upon entering the land, the laws of Torah are to be inscribed on a group of large rocks in plaster. An altar to Hashem is to be made there and peace offerings are to accompany the inscription. Then, half the tribes ascend Mount Ebal and the other half ascend Mount Gerizim.  With the Levites in the valley between, the tribes on mount Gerizim pronounce blessings while the tribes on mount Ebal pronounce the converse of those blessings as curses.  We then have a repeat of the Tochachah,  the Warning.  This is where Hashem lays outs the rewards for following the mitzvoth and the punishments for reneging. Here, however, the warnings of the curses that will happen if Israel renounces the Covenant are direr than stated in Leviticus chapter 26. Certainly we should be aware of following mitzvoth for the rewards and punishments.  But let’s not lose sight that we are Hashem’s chosen people, and it is really out of love that we serve Him.   Parashat Ki Tavo 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תָבוֹא 21 de septiembre de 2024 / 18 de Elul 5784   Parashat Ki Tavo es la quincuagésima porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Porción de la Torá: Deuteronomio 26:1-29:8 Ki Tavo (“Cuando vengas”) comienza describiendo la ceremonia de la ofrenda de los primeros frutos (bikkurim) y la declaración que se hace al completar el diezmo. Concluye con una descripción detallada de las bendiciones que siguen a la obediencia a las leyes de Dios y las maldiciones que vienen con su profanación. [1] Año trienal 2 1: 26:12-15 · 4 p’sukim 2: 26:16-19 · 4 p’sukim 3: 27:1-3 · 3 p’sukim 4: 27:4-8 · 5 p’sukim 5: 27:6-10 · 5 p’sukim 6: 27:11-28:3 · 19 p’sukim 7: 28:4-6 · 3 p’sukim maf: 29:6-8 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaías 60:1-22 · 22 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 860 – 866 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa, págs. 859 – 873) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1070 – 1077 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa, págs. 1068 – 1085)   Esta es una parashá interesante con un tema dominante. Ki Tavo comienza discutiendo un proceso de gratitud formal por los primeros frutos de la tierra. Este es un concepto importante y generalizado sobre el reconocimiento de que el éxito en nuestra sociedad agrícola surge de la generosidad de Dios. De este modo, se prepara el escenario para las condiciones de prosperidad. La recompensa y el castigo se establecen en términos muy específicos. En primer lugar, al ingresar a la tierra, las leyes de la Torá deben inscribirse en un grupo de grandes rocas en yeso. Allí se debe hacer un altar a Hashem y las ofrendas de paz deben acompañar la inscripción. Luego, la mitad de las tribus ascienden al monte Ebal y la otra mitad asciende al monte Gerizim. Mientras los levitas se encuentran en el valle intermedio, las tribus del monte Gerizim pronuncian bendiciones mientras que las tribus del monte Ebal pronuncian lo contrario de esas bendiciones como maldiciones. Luego tenemos una repetición de la Tojajá, la Advertencia. Aquí es donde Hashem establece las recompensas por seguir las mitzvot y los castigos por incumplirlas. Aquí, sin embargo, las advertencias de las maldiciones que ocurrirán si Israel renuncia al Pacto son más terribles que las que se indican en el capítulo 26 de Levítico. Sin duda, debemos ser conscientes de seguir las mitzvot por las recompensas y los castigos. Pero no perdamos de vista que somos el pueblo elegido de Hashem, y es realmente por amor que lo servimos.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 8 September 2024-The Poetic World of Judy Kronenfeld Wednesday, 11 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 12 September 2024- Board Meeting Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Wednesday, 18 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 19 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 20 & 21 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 22 September 2024-Open House Friday & Saturday, 27 & 28 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Saturday, 28 September 2024-Selichot Wednesday (eve) - Friday, 2-4 October 2024-Rosh Hashana Friday & Saturday, 4 - 5 October 2024-Shabbat Shuva Friday & Saturday, 11 - 12 October 2024-Yom Kippur Wednesday - Wednesday, 16 - 23 October 2024-Sukkot Friday & Saturday, 18 & 19 October 2024 -Shabbat Services Thursday, 24 October 2024-Shmini Atzeret Friday, 25 October 2024-Simchat Torah We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, September 8 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Poetry Reading 1:00pm - 2:30pm ) Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 15 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm Friday, September 20 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 22 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm ) Friday, September 27 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 29 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Religious School 10:00am - 11:30am ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) Parashat Ki Teitzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 14 September 2024 / 11 Elul 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Ki Teitzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 14 September 2024  / 11 Elul 5784 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 847 – 852 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1054 – 1061 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1046 – 1069 )   Thursday, September 12 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm We'll be discussing the Book of Proverbs Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 13 ⋅ 6:40 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 14 ⋅ 7:35 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, September 14, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Ki Teitzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 14 September 2024 / 11 Elul 5784 Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Triennial year 2 1: 23:8-12 · 5 p’sukim 2: 23:13-15 · 3 p’sukim 3: 23:16-19 · 4 p’sukim 4: 23:20-24 · 5 p’sukim 5: 23:25-24:4 · 6 p’sukim 6: 24:5-9 · 5 p’sukim 7: 24:10-13 · 4 p’sukim maf: 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 · 10 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 847 – 852 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Leil Selichot 2024 / סליחות 5784 Service: Saturday, September 28 @ 7:00pm Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 28 September 2024 . Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/2024-2025 Rosh Hashana  🍏🍯 Wed, 2 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 4 Oct 2024 nightfall 1-2 Tishrei The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah. Tzom Gedaliah : Sun, 6 Oct 2024 dawn - nightfall Ma'ariv Rosh Hashana: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 1: Thursday, 3 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 2: Friday, 4 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Yom Kippur  ✡️ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 sunset - Sat, 12 Oct 2024 nightfall 10 Tishrei Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the year in Judaism, traditionally observed with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Kol Nidre/Shabbat Ma'ariv: Friday, 11 October 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm Shacharit Yom Kippur/Shabbat: Saturday, 12 October 2024 9:30am - 1:45pm Mincha Yom Kippur/Shabbat: Saturday, 12 October 2024 4:30pm - 7:00pm Sukkot  🌿🍋 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 sunset - Wed, 23 Oct 2024 nightfall 15-21 Tishrei Feast of Booths. Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, the seven-day holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Hebrew: שלוש רגלים, shalosh regalim). Sukkot Ma'ariv: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Sukkot 1: Thursday, 17 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Shacharit Sukkot 2: Friday, 18 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Wed, 23 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 25 Oct 2024 nightfallDates listed are for Diaspora (outside of Israel) 22-23 Tishrei Eighth Day of Assembly. Immediately following Sukkot, it is observed as a separate holiday in the Diaspora and is combined with Simchat Torah in Israel. Shmini Atzeret : Wed, 23 Oct 2024 sunset - Thu, 24 Oct 2024 nightfall Shacharit Shmini Atzeret : Thursday, 24 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Simchat Torah : Thu, 24 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 25 Oct 2024 nightfall Ma'ariv Simchat Torah: Thursday, 24 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Simchat Torah: Friday, 25 Ocober 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . 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10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“When You Go Out”) contains numerous laws, more than appear in any other Torah portion. These include laws about the treatment of a captive woman, returning lost objects, forbidden mixtures, the erection of a rooftop fence, rape, collateral, and workers’ wages.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  23:8-12  · 5 p’sukim   2:  23:13-15  · 3 p’sukim   3:  23:16-19  · 4 p’sukim   4:  23:20-24  · 5 p’sukim   5:  23:25-24:4  · 6 p’sukim   6:  24:5-9  · 5 p’sukim   7:  24:10-13  · 4 p’sukim   maf:  25:17-19  · 3 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 54:1-10   · 10 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 847 – 852 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1054 – 1061 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1046 – 1069 ) It is said that this parashat contains more mitzot /commandments than any other parashat. It starts out discussing a woman of an enemy people that an Israel soldier finds desirable, to how to treat the first-born son of a “hated” (in contrast to a ‘beloved’ wife) wife to a son who steals to satisfy his lusts for food and alcohol.  It then goes to (in our triennial portion) to keeping the camp pure even in war, to harboring a runaway slave to not charging loans to a fellow Israelite but all right for a foreigner in business, to avoiding vows since this increases the commandments you have to observe, to divorcing a wife, to leaving gleanings (leftovers) from the harvest of a field for the poor. In short, a lot going on. What is the connection? Consider that Israel has to be better.  We have to observe purity and holiness no matter what.  Even when we’re going out to battle, we have to be ethical. We have to respect the rights of everybody.  We have to observe justice for everyone and be fair, no matter what. While it may seem like a tall order, it’s really not.  When we read through these mitzvoth , it all makes sense.  Just be fair.  A slave who seeks asylum from an abusive master needs refuge.  Ethics need to be observed in war—like now.  Be charitable to those in need.  Very simple. And this is what Hashem requires of us.     Parashat Ki Teitzei 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת כִּי־תֵצֵא 14 de septiembre de 2024 / 11 de Elul de 5784   Parashat Ki Teitzei es la 49.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashat Ki Teitzei: Deuteronomio 21:10-25:19 Ki Teitzei (“Cuando salgas”) contiene numerosas leyes, más de las que aparecen en cualquier otra porción de la Torá. Estas incluyen leyes sobre el trato a una mujer cautiva, la devolución de objetos perdidos, las mezclas prohibidas, la construcción de una cerca en el techo, la violación, las garantías y los salarios de los trabajadores. [1] Año trienal 2 1: 23:8-12 · 5 p’sukim 2: 23:13-15 · 3 p’sukim 3: 23:16-19 · 4 p’sukim 4: 23:20-24 · 5 p’sukim 5: 23:25-24:4 · 6 p’sukim 6: 24:5-9 · 5 p ’sukim 7: 24:10-13 · 4 p’sukim maf: 25:17-19 · 3 p’sukim Haftará: Isaías 54:1-10 · 10 p’sukim   Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 847 – 852 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa, págs. 840 – 857) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1054 – 1061 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completa, págs. 1046 – 1069)   Se dice que esta parashá contiene más mitzot/mandamientos que cualquier otra parashá. Comienza hablando de una mujer de un pueblo enemigo que un soldado de Israel encuentra deseable, de cómo tratar al hijo primogénito de una esposa “odiada” (en contraste con una esposa “amada”) y de un hijo que roba para satisfacer sus lujurias por la comida y el alcohol. Luego pasamos (en nuestra porción trienal) a mantener el campamento puro incluso en la guerra, a albergar a un esclavo fugitivo, a no cobrar préstamos a un compatriota israelita pero sí a un extranjero en el negocio, a evitar los votos ya que esto aumenta los mandamientos que se deben observar, a divorciarse de una esposa, a dejar espigas (sobras) de la cosecha de un campo para los pobres.   En resumen, suceden muchas cosas.   ¿Cuál es la conexión? Consideremos que Israel tiene que ser mejor. Tenemos que observar la pureza y la santidad sin importar lo que pase. Incluso cuando vamos a la batalla, tenemos que ser éticos. Tenemos que respetar los derechos de todos. Tenemos que observar la justicia para todos y ser justos, sin importar lo que pase.   Si bien puede parecer una tarea difícil, en realidad no lo es. Cuando leemos estas mitzvot, todo tiene sentido. Simplemente sea justo. Un esclavo que busca asilo de un amo abusivo necesita refugio. La ética debe observarse en la guerra, como ahora. Sea caritativo con los necesitados.   Muy simple. Y esto es lo que Hashem requiere de nosotros.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 1 September 2024-Adult Hebrew (tentative) Monday, 2 September 2024- Labor Day Tuesday, 3 - 4 September 2024-Rosh H odesh Elul Tuesday, 4 September 2024-Rosh H odesh Behemot (New Year for Animals) Wednesday, 4 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 5 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 September 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 8 September 2024-The Poetic World of Judy Kronenfeld Wednesday, 11 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 12 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 22 September 2024-Open House Saturday, 28 September 2024-Selichot Wednesday (eve) - Friday, 2-4 October 2024-Rosh Hashana Friday & Saturday, 11 - 12 October 2024-Yom Kippur Wednesday - Wednesday, 16 - 23 October 2024-Sukkot Thursday, 24 October 2024-Shmini Atzeret Friday, 25 October 2024-Simchat Torah We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Friday, September 6 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 8 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ? and Poetry Reading 1:00pm - 2:30pm ) Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:30pm - 7:00pm (Board Meeting @ 7:00pm) Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 15 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm Friday, September 20 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 22 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Shoftim 5784 ( 7 September 2024 / 4 Elul 5784 ) פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 10-Minute Torah on YouTube   Elul 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אֱלוּל 5784 Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Elul for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 2 September 2024  and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 . Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 6th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to August or September on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Rosh Hashana LaBehemot 2024 / רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה לְמַעְשַׂר בְּהֵמָה 5784 New Year for Tithing Animals 🐑 Rosh Hashana LaBehemot for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Tuesday, 3 September 2024  and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 . Rosh Hashanah L’Ma’sar Behemah (Hebrew: ראש השנה למעשר בהמה‎ “New Year for Tithing Animals”) or Rosh Hashanah LaBehemot (Hebrew: ראש השנה לבהמות‎ “New Year for (Domesticated) Animals”) is one of the four New Year’s day festivals (Rosh Hashanot) in the Jewish calendar as indicated in the Mishnah. During the time of the Temple, this was a day on which shepherds determined which of their mature animals were to be tithed. The day coincides with Rosh Chodesh Elul, the New Moon for the month of Elul, exactly one month before Rosh Hashanah. Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, September 4 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Shoftim 5784 /  פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים ( 7 September 2024  / 4 Elul 5784 ) Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria     OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 825 – 829 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 835) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1030 – 1037 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1024 – 1045) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1094 – 1099 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1088 – 1106)   Thursday, September 5 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm We'll be discussing the Book of Proverbs Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, September 6 ⋅ 6:50 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, September 7 ⋅ 7:45 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, September 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, September 7, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  18:6-8  · 3 p’sukim   2:  18:9-13  · 5 p’sukim   3:  18:14-17  · 4 p’sukim   4:  18:18-22  · 5 p’sukim   5:  19:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   6:  19:8-10  · 3 p’sukim   7:  19:11-13  · 3 p’sukim   maf:  21:7-9   · 3 p’sukim    Haftarah:  Isaiah 51:12-52:12  · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah    Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 825 – 829 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 835) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Sunday, September 1 @ 10:30am -11:30am Our Adult Hebrew class is on Sundays, from 10:30am until 11:30am. We are using the NJOP Crash Hebrew reading course.  We've used it in the past and it's very effective.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Leil Selichot 2024 / סליחות 5784 Service: Saturday, September 28 @ 7:00pm Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 28 September 2024 . Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. https://www.hebcal.com/holidays/2024-2025 Rosh Hashana  🍏🍯 Wed, 2 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 4 Oct 2024 nightfall 1-2 Tishrei The Jewish New Year. Also spelled Rosh Hashanah. Tzom Gedaliah : Sun, 6 Oct 2024 dawn - nightfall Ma'ariv Rosh Hashana: Wednesday, 2 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 1: Thursday, 3 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Shacharit Rosh Hashana 2: Friday, 4 October 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm Yom Kippur  ✡️ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 sunset - Sat, 12 Oct 2024 nightfall 10 Tishrei Day of Atonement. The holiest day of the year in Judaism, traditionally observed with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer. Kol Nidre/Shabbat Ma'ariv: Friday, 11 October 2024 5:45pm - 8:00pm Shacharit Yom Kippur/Shabbat: Saturday, 12 October 2024 9:30am - 1:45pm Mincha Yom Kippur/Shabbat: Saturday, 12 October 2024 4:30pm - 7:00pm Sukkot  🌿🍋 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 sunset - Wed, 23 Oct 2024 nightfall 15-21 Tishrei Feast of Booths. Also called the Feast of Tabernacles, the seven-day holiday is one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Hebrew: שלוש רגלים, shalosh regalim). Sukkot Ma'ariv: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Sukkot 1: Thursday, 17 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Shacharit Sukkot 2: Friday, 18 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah Wed, 23 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 25 Oct 2024 nightfallDates listed are for Diaspora (outside of Israel) 22-23 Tishrei Eighth Day of Assembly. Immediately following Sukkot, it is observed as a separate holiday in the Diaspora and is combined with Simchat Torah in Israel. Shmini Atzeret : Wed, 23 Oct 2024 sunset - Thu, 24 Oct 2024 nightfall Shacharit Shmini Atzeret : Thursday, 24 October 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm Simchat Torah : Thu, 24 Oct 2024 sunset - Fri, 25 Oct 2024 nightfall Ma'ariv Simchat Torah: Thursday, 24 October 2024 7:30pm - 9:00pm Shacharit Simchat Torah: Friday, 25 Ocober 2024 9:30am - 12:15pm https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com . You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Judges”) discusses guidelines of leadership, opening with a command to appoint judges and continuing to detail laws of kings, priests, and prophets. It also describes laws relating to cities of refuge for accidental killers, false witnesses, warfare, and the rite performed in a case of unsolved murder.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  18:6-8  · 3 p’sukim   2:  18:9-13  · 5 p’sukim   3:  18:14-17  · 4 p’sukim   4:  18:18-22  · 5 p’sukim   5:  19:1-7  · 7 p’sukim   6:  19:8-10  · 3 p’sukim   7:  19:11-13  · 3 p’sukim   maf:  21:7-9   · 3 p’sukim    Haftarah:  Isaiah 51:12-52:12  · 24 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah    Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 825 – 829 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 820 – 835) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1030 – 1037 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1024 – 1045) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1094 – 1099 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1088 – 1106)   Moses seems to focus a lot on avoiding the customs and traditions of other nations. Our Triennial portion leads in with the Levites serving Hashem in a place that Hashem will designate.  Israel is commanded to support the Levites who are serving Hashem and thus will Israel, too, be served by Hashem. So Levi is chosen as the tribe to lead spiritual lives so that the rest of Israel can go about their secular lives. Thus we have a partnership. While we have been told to dispossess and destroy the indigenous tribes of Canaan, now we are given more specifics.  These are people who sacrifice humans, consult ghosts and goblins and worship trees (actually assign magical properties to them and use them as altars). Destroying removes any temptation to adopt their practices—out of sight, out of mind. And ultimately, we don’t need to foretell the future and use supernatural means to try to second guess the future.  We are only to worship and trust in Hashem and deal with whatever comes our way. Good advice for even today.   Parashat Shoftim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שׁוֹפְטִים 7 de septiembre de 2024 / 4 de Elul de 5784   Parashat Shoftim es la 48.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashat Shoftim: Deuteronomio 16:18-21:9 Shoftim (“Jueces”) analiza las pautas de liderazgo, comenzando con un mandato para nombrar jueces y continuando con detalles de las leyes de reyes, sacerdotes y profetas. También describe leyes relacionadas con ciudades de refugio para asesinos accidentales, falsos testigos, guerra y el rito realizado en un caso de asesinato sin resolver. [1] Año trienal 2 1: 18:6-8 · 3 p’sukim 2: 18:9-13 · 5 p’sukim 3: 18:14-17 · 4 p’sukim 4: 18:18-22 · 5 p’sukim 5: 19:1-7 · 7 p’sukim 6: 19:8-10 · 3 p’sukim 7: 19:11-13 · 3 p’sukim  maf: 21:7-9 · 3 p’sukim Haftarah: Isaías 51:12-52:12 · 24 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 804 – 811 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 799 – 818) Artscroll Chumash: págs. 1001 – 1015 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 984– 1023) Etz Chaim Chumash: págs. 1068– 1076 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo, págs. 1061 – 1089)   Moisés parece concentrarse mucho en evitar las costumbres y tradiciones de otras naciones. Nuestra porción Trienal comienza con los Levitas sirviendo a Hashem en un lugar que Hashem designará. Se le ordena a Israel apoyar a los Levitas que están sirviendo a Hashem y, por lo tanto, Israel también será servido por Hashem. Entonces, se elige a Levi como la tribu que llevará vidas espirituales para que el resto de Israel pueda seguir con sus vidas seculares. Por lo tanto, tenemos una asociación. Si bien se nos ha dicho que desposeamos y destruyamos a las tribus indígenas de Canaán, ahora se nos dan más detalles. Se trata de personas que sacrifican humanos, consultan fantasmas y duendes y adoran a los árboles (en realidad les asignan propiedades mágicas y los usan como altares). La destrucción elimina cualquier tentación de adoptar sus prácticas: ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente. Y, en última instancia, no necesitamos predecir el futuro ni usar medios sobrenaturales para intentar adivinar el futuro. Solo debemos adorar y confiar en Hashem y lidiar con lo que se nos presente. Un buen consejo incluso para hoy.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 25 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 28 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 29 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 & 31 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 August 2024-Adult Hebrew (tentative) Monday, 2 September 2024- Labor Day Wednesday, 4 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 5 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 September 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 8 September 2024-The Poetic World of Judy Kronenfeld Wednesday, 11 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 12 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 13 & 14 September  2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 22 September 2024-Open House Saturday, 28 September 2024-Selichot We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Sunday, August 25 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) Friday, August 30, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 1 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm (Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative) Friday, September 6 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 8 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ? and Poetry Reading 1:00pm - 2:30pm ) Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 15 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm Friday, September 20 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 22 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm ) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Re'eh 5784 (31 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784) פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה 10-Minute Torah on YouTube Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Re’eh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה 31 August 2024 / 27 Av 5784 Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietary laws, holiday laws, and the prohibition of offering sacrifices outside of the place designated by God.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 804 – 811 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 799 – 818) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1001 – 1015 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 984– 1023) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1068– 1076 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1061 – 1089)   Thursday, August 29 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm To Discuss what's next. Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 30 ⋅ 7:00 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 31 ⋅ 7:55 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 30, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, August 31, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial Year 2:  Deuteronomy 12:29-14: 29 Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietary laws, holiday laws, and the prohibition of offering sacrifices outside of the place designated by God.  [1] 1:  12:29-13:1  · 4 p’sukim   2:  13:2-6  · 5 p’sukim   3:  13:7-12  · 6 p’sukim   4:  13:13-19  · 7 p’sukim   5:  14:1-8  · 8 p’sukim   6:  14:9-21  · 13 p’sukim   7:  14:22-29  · 8 p’sukim   maf:  16:13-17  · 5 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 54:11-55:5  · 12 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 804 – 811 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 799 – 818) Shabbat Mevarchim Chodesh Elul Saturday, August 31 Molad Elul: Tue, 37 minutes and 12 chalakim after 14:00 Any Shabbat that precedes and begins the week during which there will be a day or days of a new Hebrew month (Rosh Chodesh) is known as Shabbat Mevarchim (mevarchim means "they [the congregation] bless" [the forthcoming new month]. Elul 2024 / רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ אֱלוּל 5784 Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar 🌒 Rosh Chodesh Elul for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Monday, 2 September 2024 and ends at nightfall on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 . Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 6th month of the Hebrew year, has 29 days, and corresponds to August or September on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon. Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Sunday, August 25 @ 10:30am -11:30am Our Adult Hebrew class is on Sundays, from 10:30am until 11:30am. We are using the NJOP Crash Hebrew reading course.  We've used it in the past and it's very effective.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Leil Selichot 2024 / סליחות 5784 Service: Saturday, September 28 @ 7:00pm Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 28 September 2024 . Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com . You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.

10-Minute Torah on YouTube Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Re’eh (“See”) details a series of laws in advance of the Israelites’ entrance into the Land of Israel. These include the obligation to destroy idolatry, laws of tithing and charity, dietary laws, holiday laws, and the prohibition of offering sacrifices outside of the place designated by God.  [1] Triennial year 2 1:  12:29-13:1   · 4 p’sukim   2:  13:2-6   · 5 p’sukim   3:  13:7-12   · 6 p’sukim   4:  13:13-19   · 7 p’sukim   5:  14:1-8   · 8 p’sukim   6:  14:9-21   · 13 p’sukim   7:  14:22-29   · 8 p’sukim   maf:  16:13-17   · 5 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 54:11-55:5   · 12 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah Sefaria      OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 804 – 811 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 799 – 818) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1001 – 1015 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 984– 1023) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1068– 1076 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1061 – 1089) Moshe Rabeinu continues with his discourse to the new generation of Israelites who will conquer and settle the Promised Land.  The laws that he discusses at first seem to be a hodgepodge, unconnected to each other.  Or are they? Moses first admonishes Israel to destroy all idols present.  He also warns them that they should not get too friendly with alien peoples that they become entices to explore their practices.  He also warns them that there will come times that people will arise and proclaim that they have profound spiritual insight and thus want to changes Israel’s practices. Moses warns that Torah is complete unto itself and that to add or subtract from its commandments would be blasphemy.  Moses also states Hashem’s decree that they are not to have private altars but worship only at a specific location that Hashem will make know to them at a later date. Moses then recounts the laws of Kashrut and summarizes the qualifications of which animals can be consumed as food and why.  Finally, we have a recount of the three pilgrimage festivals. Consider a connection between these topics.  Israel may be tempted to stray from the commandments as it takes a lot discipline to be Jews, as we all know.  Some other heathen practices can be enticing as they may satisfy certain bodily temptations and lusts. As the laws of Kashrut follow right after these warnings, perhaps we have a purpose for these dietary laws.  Like the tzitzit and mezuzot , eating only specific holy foods are a reminder.  Since eating is a big part of our lives, keeping Kosher is a great reminder that we have to live an observant life filled with mitzvoth . Remember that the next time you go shopping. Parashat Reeh 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת רְאֵה 31 de agosto de 2024 / 27 de Av de 5784 Parashat Reeh es la 47.ª porción semanal de la Torá en el ciclo anual judío de lectura de la Torá. Parashat Reeh: Deuteronomio 11:26-16:17 Reeh (“Ver”) detalla una serie de leyes previas a la entrada de los israelitas a la Tierra de Israel. Estas incluyen la obligación de destruir la idolatría, leyes de diezmo y caridad, leyes dietéticas, leyes de festividades y la prohibición de ofrecer sacrificios fuera del lugar designado por Dios. [1] Año trienal 2 1: 12:29-13:1 · 4 p’sukim 2: 13:2-6 · 5 p’sukim 3: 13:7-12 · 6 p’sukim 4: 13:13-19 · 7 p’sukim 5: 14:1-8 · 8 p’sukim 6: 14:9-21 · 13 p’s ukim 7: 14:22-29 · 8 p’sukim maf: 16:13-17 · 5 p’sukim Haftará: Isaías 54:11-55:5 · 12 p’sukim Comentario y Divrei Torá Sefaria OU Torah Jewish Theological Seminary American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 804 – 811 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo pp. 799 – 818) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 1001 – 1015 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo pp. 984– 1023) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1068– 1076 Año Trienal 2 (Kriyah completo pp. 1061 – 1089) Moshe Rabeinu continúa con su discurso a la nueva generación de israelitas que conquistarán y se asentarán en la Tierra Prometida. Las leyes que analiza al principio parecen ser una mezcolanza, sin conexión entre sí. ¿O no lo son? Moisés primero amonesta a Israel a destruir todos los ídolos presentes. También les advierte que no deben ser demasiado amistosos con los pueblos extranjeros, ya que se convertirán en tentaciones para explorar sus prácticas. También les advierte que llegarán momentos en que la gente se levantará y proclamará que tiene una profunda visión espiritual y, por lo tanto, querrá cambiar las prácticas de Israel. Moisés advierte que la Torá es completa en sí misma y que agregar o quitar de sus mandamientos sería una blasfemia. Moisés también establece el decreto de Hashem de que no deben tener altares privados, sino adorar solo en un lugar específico que Hashem les hará saber en una fecha posterior. Luego, Moisés relata las leyes de Kashrut y resume las calificaciones de qué animales pueden consumirse como alimento y por qué. Finalmente, tenemos un relato de las tres fiestas de peregrinación. Considere una conexión entre estos temas. Israel puede verse tentado a desviarse de los mandamientos, ya que se necesita mucha disciplina para ser judío, como todos sabemos. Algunas otras prácticas paganas pueden ser tentadoras, ya que pueden satisfacer ciertas tentaciones y lujurias corporales. Como las leyes de Kashrut siguen inmediatamente después de estas advertencias, tal vez tengamos un propósito para estas leyes dietéticas. Al igual que los tzitzit y las mezuzot, comer solo alimentos sagrados específicos es un recordatorio. Dado que comer es una parte importante de nuestras vidas, mantener la kashrut es un gran recordatorio de que tenemos que vivir una vida observante llena de mitzvot. Recuerde esto la próxima vez que vaya de compras.

Calendar This is an overview of upcoming events. Details of each event are below Sunday, 18 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Monday, 19 August 2024- Tu B'Av Wednesday, 21 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 22 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 23 & 24 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 25 August 2024-Adult Hebrew Wednesday, 28 August 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 29 August 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 30 & 31 August 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 18 August 2024-Adult Hebrew (tentative) Monday, 2 September 2024- Labor Day Wednesday, 4 September 2024-Torah Study Thursday, 5 September 2024- Judaic Studies Friday & Saturday, 6 & 7 September 2024 -Shabbat Services Sunday, 8 September 2024-The Poetic World of Judy Kronenfeld We are now offering Zelle for payments and donations! Use this email: treasurer@templesholomofontario.org Please note what the payment is for. Thank you. Announcements -Office Hours -This week’s 10-Minute -Events -Candle Lighting Times for Shabbat (Ontario, CA) -Shabbat Services -School *For your information, I have included below my schedule, including office hours for the next two weeks and specific classes in which I am involved. **For your convenience and information, Zoom links will be provided in separate emails for security purposes. ***I continue to update our Mi Sheberach מי שברך  list for those in need of healing. For your convenience, I am attaching this revised list to this email that only goes to members of Temple Sholom of Ontario . Thank you. Going forward, I am planning on conducting Hebrew School from my office and making Sunday an office day when applicable to be more available. Friday, August 16, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 18 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) Friday, August 23, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, August 25 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am ) Friday, August 30, 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) Sunday, September 1 , 2024 9:00am - 2:30pm ( Adult Hebrew 10:30am - 11:30am, tentative) Friday, September 6 , 2024 1:30pm - 7:30pm (Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv @ 7:30pm) (Subject to change. Please call for appointments) D'var Torah for Parashat Eikev 5784 (24 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784) פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 10-Minute Torah on YouTube טוּ בְּאָב Minor Jewish holiday of love ❤️ Tu B’Av for Hebrew Year 5784 begins at sundown on Sunday, 18 August 2024  and ends at nightfall on Monday, 19 August 2024 . Tu B’Av (Hebrew: ט״ו באב, the fifteenth of the month Av) is a minor Jewish holiday. In modern-day Israel, it is celebrated as a holiday of love (חג האהבה Ḥag HaAhava). It has been said to be an auspicious day for weddings. Adult Torah Study Class Next Session: Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 pm PT Zoom Links sent in separate email Wednesday morning. Please reply if you do not receive them. Parashat Eikev 5784 (24 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784) פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion:  Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 In Eikev (“As a Result”), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden calf, and Aaron's death. Moses describes the blessings God will bestow upon the Israelites if they follow God’s law and the punishments they will encounter if they disobey.  [1] Commentary and Divrei Torah  Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University   Hertz Chumash: pp. 784 – 789 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 780 – 793) Artscroll Chumash: pp. 984 – 991 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 980 – 997) Etz Chaim Chumash: pp. 1042 – 1048 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 1037 – 1054)   Thursday, August 22 ,  2024 @ 7:30pm Shabbat Times for Ontario, California, USA 🕯️ Candle lighting  / הדלקת נרות Friday, August 23 ⋅ 7:09 pm ✨ Havdalah  (50 min) / הבדלה - 50 דקות Saturday, August 24 ⋅ 8:04 pm Powered by Hebcal Shabbat Times Upcoming Services Shabbat Ma'ariv Service Friday, August 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm  Shabbat Shacharit / שַׁבָּת Saturday, August 24, 2024  @ 9:30 am   Shabbat Zoom Links sent in a separate email Friday afternoon.    Please reply if you do not receive them. We are now incorporating guitar accompaniment with our Friday Night Shabbat Ma'ariv Parashat Eikev 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת עֵקֶב 24 August 2024 / 20 Av 5784 Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion Triennial year 2:  Deuteronomy 9:4-10:11 1:  9:4-10  · 7 p’sukim   2:  9:11-14  · 4 p’sukim   3:  9:15-21  · 7 p’sukim   4:  9:22-29  · 8 p’sukim   5:  10:1-5  · 5 p’sukim   6:  10:6-8  · 3 p’sukim   7:  10:9-11  · 3 p’sukim   maf:  11:22-25  · 4 p’sukim   Haftarah:  Isaiah 49:14-51:3  · 27 p’sukim Commentary and Divrei Torah   Sefaria    OU Torah    Jewish Theological Seminary    American Jewish University Hertz Chumash: pp. 784 – 789 Triennial Year 2 (Full Kriyah pp. 780 – 793) Hebrew School at Temple Sholom of Ontario    See you in the fall! We're on break for the summer. Sunday, August 25 @ 10:30am -11:30am Our Adult Hebrew class is on Sundays, from 10:30am until 11:30am. We are using the NJOP Crash Hebrew reading course.  We've used it in the past and it's very effective.  Please let me know if you have any questions. Sunday, September 22, 2024, time TBA Come meet board members, rabbi and teachers, and of course, other congregants. Refreshments! (Of course) More details to follow. Leil Selichot 2024 / סליחות 5784 Service: Saturday, September 28 @ 7:00pm Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍 Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5784 occurs after nightfall on Saturday, 28 September 2024 . Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times. https://goldendreidle.com/ We are conveniently located in Tustin, Orange County, across the street from the OC Kosher Market . The Golden Dreidle has the most extensive collection of Jewish Wedding Gifts, Groom's Mazel Tov Glasses, Tallits, Kiddush Cups, Jewish Wedding Mezuzahs, Chuppah .. * The titles in blue and underlined are "hyperlinks". If you click on any of those, it will lead to that site/URL. The hyperlink gives a descriptive title with the actual link embedded in that title. Anyone who is concerned about clicking a link or hyperlink can access any of these resources by going to my website, www.modernrabbistephen.com . You can find them in the "Blog" and "Videos" sections, as well as the "Instagram Links" by clicking on the various pictures.